NOVASecrets of the Shining KnightPassport Season 44 Episode 13 | 53m 30s Once upon a time, knighthood was serious business, and for countless medieval fighters, their armor was what stood between life and death. NOVA challenged a blacksmith and master armorer to recreate parts of an elite armor. We trace their journey as they rediscover centuries-old metalworking secrets, then put their new armor to the ultimateultimate test against a period musket. Aired: 09/20/17 Expires: 10/03/20 Rating: NR Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning.Buy Now:PBSBuy DVDs AppleBuy on iTunes AmazonBuy on AmazoncheckmarkAdd to WatchlistWatch PreviewProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailEmbedEmbed Code for this videoEmbed CodeNOVASecrets of the Shining KnightSeason 44 Episode 13Width in pixels px Height in pixels px Copied to your clipboardLabelCopy to ClipboardClick to copy embed code for videoCloseCloseReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose Learn More Down Secrets of the Samurai Sword The ancient art and science behind a Japanese warrior's prized weapon Secrets of the Viking Sword A modern-day swordsmith reverse engineers the ultimate weapon of the Middle Ages. Building Pharaoh's Chariot A team uncovers the advanced engineering behind an ancient Egyptian war machine. Emperor's Ghost Army Explore the buried clay warriors, chariots, and bronze weapons of China’s first emperor.Episode Links NOVA's "Secrets of the Shining Knight" Homepage Email Newsletter Shop NOVA
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